1. Quarterback
Surprise, surprise.
While the Denver Broncos may have proven that you can win a Super Bowl in the modern era of football despite your quarterback, it’s definitely not the best of ideas. Maybe the Broncos defense will be just as good as they were last year, and maybe the Broncos could put Jamarcus Russell behind center and win games, but that’s not something you want to be counting on.
The truth is that the Broncos broke the rule. Whether they’re the exception or a trend, we don’t know. That’s why it’s better to prepare for everything.
This offense needs to get significantly better if the Broncos are going to repeat, and that’s made difficult when your Hall of Fame quarterback and heir-apparent bolt in the span of a week. Yes, Mark Sanchez is in town, and yes, there’s a good chance that he’ll be starting come Week 1, but he’s not a part of Denver’s long-term plans.
Whether it’s Colin Kaepernick or some rookie in the draft, John Elway will look to find his quarterback of the future.
